UNSPSC 85713042: Release right finger phalangeal joint, external approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to release right finger phalangeal joint, external approach. This surgical intervention or procedure is listed in the World Health Organization's International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems or ICD-10 as code 0RNWXZZ

UNSPSC 85713042 Release right finger phalangeal joint, external approach is a Commodity code whose nominal scope — a surgical procedure on a specific anatomical site — does not align with the recent state and local contract opportunities tagged under it. The recent solicitations under this code are for independent medical evaluation services, occupational medical surveillance, pharmacy benefit management, health professional staffing, surgical procedure carve-out programs, and emergency medical services for detained youth. None of these opportunities involve orthopedic hand surgery or release of phalangeal joints, indicating a significant mismatch between the code's classification and what state and local governments are actually procuring under it.

The code shows little relevant recent activity aligned with its stated scope. The City of Phoenix Retirement Office (RFP, October 16, 2026 due date), the Washington State Department of Transportation for Washington State Ferries (RFP, October 9, 2026 due date), the City of Long Beach (RFP, October 7, 2026 due date), and the County of Santa Clara Health System (RFP, October 7, 2026 due date) have posted solicitations tagged to this code, but their work encompasses medical administration, occupational health compliance, benefits management, and temporary staffing — not surgical procedures. Procurement professionals should verify the correct code classification before pursuing opportunities under UNSPSC 85713042 or consult with the issuing jurisdiction's procurement office to confirm coding accuracy.